Growing up we all make mistakes such as, touching a hot stove putting our shoes on the wrong feet but, what is important is what we learn from our mistakes our guest certainly learned a lot from his. Ryan Cameron was arrested at 18 and served a 10 year prison sentence, in that time Ryan took every opportunity to understand himself as someone newly diagnosed with Paranoid Schizophrenia, someone who made a mistake, and someone who loves to create art. Ryan has now been a free man for 2 years and h...

We all have fears, whether it's Death, Change, Poverty or something as simple as a fear of spiders. Our guest Karen Laven was always a shy person but, once she became a parent that shines grew into (Agoraphobia) an anxiety disorder that can make it difficult for people to try new things or leave their home. Join us as Karen shares her story, while she still struggles with Agoraphobia today she has gone to publish several books, work as a voice actor, and even tried standup comedy because to quote Karen "as you get older you just got let it hang out". Meaning take a chance on yourself try new things even if its scary check out all the great things Karen has been up to in the links below until next time Keep Calm and Roll On.

Autism, Epilepsy,Arthritis,Fibromyalgia, Dyspraxia just one of these conditions can make life challenging, our gust Kate Rowan has all of these conditions. On todays episode we discuss a variety of topics, how accessibility can be improved in Kate's home country of Ireland, her Youtube Channel Not So Typical Kate where she shares her experiences, debunks disability myths and so much more if you'd like to check out her channel or follow Kate on her journey click the links below and until next tim...

You might be familiar with the phrase if you assume you make an ass out of you and me. Many people people have made that mistake with our guest Shaquena Horace. Shaquena lives her life with Spina Bifida, is unable to drive on her own ,and has faced many personal issues but, she uses her work as a stand up comic and content promoter to live her best life. On today's episode we talk about how revealing details about your real live can make for great material, how social media can allow disabled people to showcase their independence and so much more.

Fashion or, function this is a difficult choice for those in need of a mobility aid such as a walking stick but, our guest Lyndsay Watterson may have the solution to this problem. in 2010 Lyndsay Watterson became an above knee amputee but no matter where she went she struggled to find a walking stick that felt like a part of her personality to take peoples focus off her disability and put it on her the person so she created her own.

Warning: Health coaches are not a substitute for medical advice please consult your doctor. On today's episode I discuss Men's Health with Doctor Orest. G. Komarnyckyjmorlon a former periodontal regenerative surgeon turned men's health coach, and podcaster we discuss many topics. How over time due to environmental factors testosterone and sperm counts may be shrinking. How to keep a happy relationship in and out of the bedroom. Ageism And so much more, if you want to check ou...

Trigger warning this episode contains mature subject matter listener discretion is advised. Like an onion the human life experience has many layers on today's episode we slowly peel back the layers of the amazing life of Mike McHale. We discuss how Mike found a balance between being a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community and being a Christian, being diagnosed with HIV in 1990 and nearly passing away 13 times from Aids complications, his work as a tv producer, actor and children's author. All ...

Loosing a loved one at any age is a traumatic experience so, in recognize of PTSD awareness month and Father's Day approaching I sit down with Quendon Spellman who lost his father at age 12. We discuss the lessons of treating others how we would like to be treated, sharing favourite memories and how Quendon has used the memories of his father to excel in sports, and his goal to become an actor/model/influencer . If you would like o checkout Quendon Spellman's work his profile is available on ...

Imagine being very competitive playing sports such as powerlifting, ice hockey, and golf just to name a few then suddenly feeling pain fatigue and exhaustion to point where the only thing you can do is your job and not knowing the cause for years. Ryan Syverson this was one of the hardest challenges of his life in this episode we discuss his journey discovering he had Lyme disease and mold exposure. We also discuss his struggles with depression and moving past traumatic childhood events to becom...

There is no substitute for hard work Reginald Clark is a prime example of this as he moved from New York to Atlanta GA at 25 years old to pursue his dreams of being an actor and male model. This major life change came with a cost the loneliness and hard work caused Reginald to develop depression and at times become homeless and resorted to sleeping in his car. We discuss the importance of finding your outlet, something to help you get through dark times be it meditation, prayer or a support n...

Born with Fused fingers on both of his hands Ryan Niemiller has always use his wit and sense of humour to see the positive side to every situation. On Todays episode we discuss the importance of listening to the needs of others with disabilities versus assuming we know them all. The importance of coming to terms with our conditions and recognizing what's possible and what's not. We also take a deep dive into the world of Stand up comedy where we discuss how cancel culture may impa...

Willam McGinn has been creating for as long as he could remember from writing the Sly Cooper book series to voiceover work, book and film reviews and so much more. Willam was born with what was thought to be Aspergers Syndrome was later diagnosed as autism , the difference between the two being those with Autism are more likely to experience communication delays while those with Aspergers Syndrome may be more socially awkward but, this varies from case to case. While there is an entire spectrum ...

Cerebral Palsy awareness month continues with fellow podcaster James Cox one of the host behind the When Words Fail Music Speaks podcast. on this episode we discuss a variety of topics including the challenges disabled people and the workforce face balancing accessibility and finances, the benefits of music and the right medication when dealing with depression, and the challenge everyone faces one day independence once we leave home. Which of these topics speak to you? Be sure to check out When ...

On today's episode I sit down with teacher, student, and blogger Sam Bronstein, as we discuss how despite growing up without many disabled individuals in her life she has an incredible desire to educate and challenge the way we think about individuals with Cerebral Palsy among other conditions. Some important questions discussed include why are some people afraid of the disabled? What are people more afraid of? The challenges that come disabilities or, showing their own vulnerability by setting ...

Lucille Seppi has always had a passion for learning whether she's preforming at a local theatre in her home of Frankfurt Germany, Scuba Diving, or pursing her degrees in Psychology and Neuroscience. Unfortunately at the age of fifteen Lucille learned how to make difficult choices as she left home to escape a bad family situation that had been going on for years causing her to develop PTSD. On this episode we talk about the importance of communication, perusing your passions, and simply taking li...

Michelle has always been a creative person wether she was writing poetry, dancing, or acting but, at the age of nineteen her life changed forever. Michelle needed to have her right arm amputated after a car accident, she briefly struggled to accept this new permanent life change and kept up writing but, with a darker edge to her work. All it takes is one person to be an example of what is possible, for Michelle her example was surfer Bethany Hamilton who returned to surfing after loosing her arm...

Becoming a parent is often one of the highlights of person's life. 2018 was the year Danny Jordan welcomed his daughter Emerson into the world. From the very beginning Danny knew Emerson would be born different as during the pregnancy doctors found she was missing a bone in one of her forearms. On today's episode we discuss how this moment inspired Danny to create The Capables children's book series, the importance of planning for the future to set your child up for success, how going to therapy...

Dyslexia, a condition that causes people to struggle with reading, pronouncing words, and writing things down these are all challenges Jason George had as a child. While dyslexia is a permanent condition through hard work, practice and the belief his family had in him Jason went on to become a teacher in a variety of subjects but, found his passion in wildlife photography Jason has gone on to photograph animals in their natural environment from all around the world for fun, educational preposses...

Despite being legally blind and being expelled from multiple schools do to undiagnosed ADHD Chris Mitchell has never allowed any labels that other have given him define who he is as a person. Chris has relied on his sense humour and the philosophy that the only opinion of you that matters is your own to become a successful blogger, author, and radio broadcaster. Chris went on to create the organization #DefineYourself an organization designed to help the disabled community to succeed. Be sure...

Pain is something we all deal with in life and we can take it head on or we can find ways to block it out or soothe it. For a long time Tom Regehr tried to soothe his pain with alcohol and drugs to the point where it didn't matter to him whether he lived or died. Living might not have mattered to Tom but, it did matter to his family and many of the colourful characters he met along the way by simply reaching out and saying they cared Tom realized there was more to look forward to in life. Tom ha...

On today's episode I sit down with Will Braid a man who has gone on to become an author of ten children books, a husband, and father of three all while living with bipolar disorder. We discuss the importance of kindness and how simply asking the question "are you ok? Can help save a life, how no matter who we are all of us have our own challenges to deal with and even though they are a part of us they aren't what define us. #Kindness #Areyouok? #Smashstigma #Yournotalone Be sure to check ou...

Structure, routine, self-accountability; these are just some of the many things I discuss with Jacqueline Johnson, a women who successfully raised four children while dealing with high anxiety, depression and in later years alcoholism. After committing herself to the advice of mental health professionals her mindset improved over time and she began appreciating small victories like taking a shower and being out in the sunshine. Jacqueline has now been sober and off medication for a year. Jacquel...

On Today's episode I sit down with Author, Podcaster and Cerebral Palsy Advocate Tylia Flores as she shares her journey on how she published her first book at 16. We talk about our shared experience on living with CP on a daily basis, how listening to music and writing our thoughts down can be beneficial for our mental health, dream guests that we would like to have on our podcasts, and most important our shared goal of educating, inspiring, showing the world that when it comes to what people wi...

At the age of eight Rebekka Lien and her family emigrated from Taiwan to America, but the American dream soon became a nightmare as her father left and her mother became emotionally distant. These events caused Rebekka to build emotional barriers around herself as she was afraid of losing what relationships she had. All it took to change her life was the need to laugh. After taking acting classes, Rebekka went on to star in commercials, game shows, and reality television. On today's episode we d...